Guinean Military Restores Internet Signals Amid Protests: Latest Updates

2024-02-24 10:31:00

Foreign news agencies reported from Conakry, Guinea on February 24 that the Guinean military announced the restoration of internet signals throughout the country. Allowing the main television stations to resume broadcasting and the cessation of radio frequency interference emissions. last Friday After being suspended for 3 months, which became the spark of protests across the country.

At the same time, such a move by the Guinean military government It happened at the same time as many unions in the country. Announcement of an indefinite strike. From February 26th, to pressure the government to release Mr. Sekou Jamal Pendesa, secretary-general of the Guinean Media Professionals Union. who was arrested in January “for participating in an unauthorized protest” and the court sentenced him to serve 6 months in prison, with a 3-month suspended sentence.

Guinea’s military side who seized power in 2021, has not yet taken any further action. But they have given reasons for limiting internet access. “It is a matter of security.”

However, last week The Guinean army announces the end of the military government’s role. which has been in power since July 2022, which many parties consider It is a move that may increase political tensions in the country.

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